Dubai Customs surges with 41.6 million passengers at Dubai International Airport in the first half of 2023

HE Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, Executive Director of Ports, Customs and Free Zones Corporation, He emphasized that Dubai Customs keeps up with the excellent performance of the tourism sector in Dubai by providing intelligent systems and trained officials to facilitate travelers. He noted that Dubai International Airport has seen a significant increase in passenger traffic during the first half of 2023 (41.6 million passengers), with expectations of reaching 85 million passengers by the end of the year. This calls for greater cooperation between relevant entities and strategic partners to support Dubai as a global tourism hub.

During an evening visit to Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 3, he affirmed the importance of early preparation to welcome tourists and travelers during peak travel seasons and the Dubai Shopping Festival.

Khaled Ahmed, Acting Director of the Passenger Operations Department at Dubai Customs, They mentioned their commitment to providing efficient and quality customs services to tourists and travelers during the winter tourist season. This is achieved through advanced baggage screening systems, developed by Dubai Customsallowing inspectors to carry out their tasks quickly and without causing delays or complications for travelers.

Khalifa bin Shahin, director of Terminal 3, reported that Dubai Customs It handled more than 16 million bags on more than 65,000 flights arriving at Dubai International Airport Terminal 3 in the first nine months of the current year. Inspectors have the experience to expedite the movement of passengers while ensuring border security. They dealt with 504 cases during the same period, including customs and criminal cases. The efforts of Dubai Customs align with those of other government entities at Dubai airports to leave a positive impression on visitors from the moment of their arrival.

News source: Dubai Press Office